5,335 COVID-19 Cases, 107 Deaths Reported In Texas Wednesday
The number of newly reported cases of the coronavirus in Texas took a jump Wednesday as state health officials reported 5,335 new cases, along with 107 more deaths.
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The number of newly reported cases of the coronavirus in Texas took a jump Wednesday as state health officials reported 5,335 new cases, along with 107 more deaths.
DSHS encourages everyone to protect themselves, their families and their communities against respiratory illness throughout the flu season by getting immunized as soon as possible.
Nearly $200 million in emergency SNAP funds for Texas residents will be provided for October as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
In just a few days, some 40,000 airline workers could see their jobs evaporate as the industry continues to be decimated by the coronavirus pandemic.
An 80-year-old man is headed to prison for running a fraudulent oil well scheme that cost investors nearly $2 million.
Prosecutors in Texas have rejected a drunken driving charge against radio host Alex Jones, who was arrested in Austin earlier this year.
On Tuesday Governor Greg Abbott, along with the leaders of state agencies, held a press conference to talk about the steps being taken to find out how a brain-eating amoeba got into the water system of one county.
Healthcare workers across the country are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated for influenza this year, saying that it will not only help prevent the flu and save lives, but also reserve health resources needed to continue the COVID-19 fight.
A computer outage at a major hospital chain had healthcare facilities in Texas and across the U.S. into chaos Monday, with treatment impeded as doctors and nurses were forced to rely on paper backup systems.
Officials in Texas say it will take 60 days to ensure a city drinking water system is purged of a deadly, brain-eating amoeba that doctors believe killed a boy and led to warnings for others not to drink tap water.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for a county in Southeast Texas after a rare brain-eating amoeba was found in the water supply of a city.
A grand jury indicted Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody on charges accusing him of destroying or concealing video in an investigation into the death of a Black man in police custody.
Texas begins early voting October 13, and the Texas Secretary of State's office argued that making a change now would create a "logistical nightmare."
Now, seven months later, President of GreatNuts.com, Kim Peacock is still left with more than 200,000 pounds of ingredients to make into mixes.
Texas and almost half of the United States is reporting increased numbers of new COVID-19 cases as health experts warn of a potential coronavirus surge in the fall and winter.
A 15-year-old girl who has lived in the U.S. with her family since she was an infant is now alone in government custody and facing deportation at a Texas hospital.
Halloween in August, Labor Day sales that last for a month, and now Amazon is hoping to start the holiday shopping season early.
State health officials on Sunday reported 1,292 coronavirus cases in Texas and 37 additional deaths due to the virus.
The family of a 6-year-old boy in Texas continues to be in mourning after the child died from a rare brain-eating amoeba about three weeks ago.
The newly reported cases raised the total number of cases since tracking of the virus started in March to 733,438.
"Though Judge Barrett's credentials are impeccable, I have no doubt Senate Democrats will try to destroy her reputation for political gain, because they already tried to do just that," said Sen. Cruz.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality warned the Brazosport Water Authority late Friday of the potential contamination of its water supply by naegleria fowleri.
A federal judge Friday blocked Texas from eliminating straight-ticket voting, a decision that would allow for choosing one party's entire slate of candidates in the November election.
The quick turnaround of just one week offered by the governor for allowing visitors has placed many North Texas facilities in a scramble.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said this week he's confident Senate Republicans will have the votes to confirm President Donald Trump's new nominee for the Supreme Court.
Rookie No. 1 pick becomes the youngest in NBA history to score 50, but Dallas' home slide at American Airlines Center reaches 14 straight.
Longtime agency attorney steps in after Nadine Lee's contract ends; leaders say they're prepared for World Cup crowds.
A 12‑foot Ranger statue removed from Dallas in 2020 now stands inside the ballpark, drawing criticism from civil rights leaders and renewed questions about its origins.
Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won in their first road game this season.
Officers heard a gunshot as they arrived and later detained the wounded man near a convenience store. One suspect is in custody.
Rookie No. 1 pick becomes the youngest in NBA history to score 50, but Dallas' home slide at American Airlines Center reaches 14 straight.
Longtime agency attorney steps in after Nadine Lee's contract ends; leaders say they're prepared for World Cup crowds.
A 12‑foot Ranger statue removed from Dallas in 2020 now stands inside the ballpark, drawing criticism from civil rights leaders and renewed questions about its origins.
Tyler Stephenson hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cincinnati Reds won in their first road game this season.
Officers heard a gunshot as they arrived and later detained the wounded man near a convenience store. One suspect is in custody.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
Junior Ezeonu is the Democratic State Representative-Elect for the 101st District after defeating veteran Texas House member Chris Turner by a 53% to 47% margin in the Democratic primary on March 3. He tells Jack Fink what the key was to earning more votes than Turner.
Democratic Texas Rep. John Bryant discusses the statistics of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program applications. The state's taxpayer funded program would allow students to go to private school beginning Fall 2026.
Republican Texas Rep. Mitch Little of Lewisville discusses the number of applicants to the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. He tells Jack Fink why he supports using taxpayer money to allow students to attend private schools.
Dallas Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Gay Donnell Willis defends City Manager Kim Tolbert in the uproar over the future of Dallas City Hall. Willis told Jack Fink she expects City Manager Kim Tolbert to be having conversations with community and business leaders, especially the Dallas Mavericks, whose lease at the American Airlines Center expires in 2031.
Dallas Council Member Chad West discusses the future of City Hall. As the finance committee chairman at the city council, the committee has been overseeing some of the cost estimates for city hall. He tells Jack Fink, "Six years ago, we started looking into the city's book of real estate and have been identifying the deferred maintenance problems in the city since day one. So it's been years that we have actually been talking about the real estate issues in the city and the fact that there's been decades of neglect on a lot of our properties."
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The executive order is designed to increase the NCAA's control over college sports, and threatens to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said he learned of the Luka Doncic trade at the "11th hour" while responding to Mark Cuban's criticism of the deal and team sale.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The first game-ending call by a so-called robot umpire gave Albert Suárez his first major league save in nine years, ending the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday.
The Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The video, co-directed by Langley, highlights Texas culture through scenes of two-step dancing, live music and rodeo influences tied to the city's Western heritage.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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